Mushroom Poriyal Recipe

Discover how to make mushroom poriyal. It is prepared by sauting garlic and onions and then adding the spices and the mushrooms.

1 lb mushrooms (Deep fried Brinjal slices can be used instead on very special occassions, like Weddings etc).
2-3 tbsp olive oil or veg. oil
6 chopped garlic flakes
1 medium onion (cut into fine half circles)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 peeled and chopped medium tomatoes
black pepper to taste
coriander leaves (cilantro) - to garnish
3/4 tsp salt
Sugar to taste

For Seasoning:
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dhal
1/2 tsp aniseed
2 inch cinnamon sticks
4 dry red chillies
a pinch of asafetida